PwC noted that while Q3 is typically a quieter season for IPOs, a strong and diversified pipeline remains in place across the GCC
The DIFC Academy recorded its highest ever enrolment in a six-month period, with 4,947 learners completing programmes in H1 2025.
The central bank’s total balance sheet stood at Dhs972.3bn, comprising Dhs449.1bn in current and deposit accounts
In the second quarter of the year, net profit rose 29 per cent to Dhs5.51bn compared to Q2 2024, the bank shared
DP World Trade Finance was launched to address persistent challenges faced by SMEs, many of whom are unable to secure loans from traditional institutions
The UAE’s top ranking is attributed to its zero personal income tax, relatively low property transfer costs, and regulatory stability
The region’s diversification is supported by institutional reforms, improved regulatory frameworks, and financial infrastructure modernisation that together are driving investor confidence
Fully licensed and regulated by ADGM’s FSRA, Zelo has been operating since August 2020, delivering receivables-based funding to address the region’s SME working capital gap
Emerging market rates have scope to do well amid slowing growth, reasonably behaved FX and balance of power, though a spike in oil prices could curtail rate cuts in the short term
These changes follow a record year in 2024 when the CMA approved 44 new investment funds, including equity, money market, Waqf (endowment), and ETF funds
As trade policy continues to evolve and global uncertainties persist, commodity markets may be a crucial piece in the mosaic of where we truly stand
The chair of the summit shares insights, ranging from next-gen leadership and gender diversity to wealth tech and sustainability
Relationship managers remain essential to commercial banking — but they need modern tools and data-rich platforms to do their jobs effectively, says Nanji
Three major global credit rating agencies underscores the UAE’s robust fiscal standing, positioning it among a select group of countries globally with strong sovereign credit ratings across the board
PIF holds a long-term issuer rating of Aa3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s, and an A+ rating, also with a stable outlook, from Fitch
Oman will impose a 5 per cent tax on taxable income for individuals whose gross annual income exceeds OMR42,000, derived from specific income types outlined in the legislation
Since 2015, annual FDI inflows into the UAE have grown from Dhs31.6bn ($8.6bn) to Dhs167.6bn, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.5 per cent
Barry Chan, head of Asia-Australia Region, outlines how the firm aims to drive two-way capital flows within the China-GCC corridor, tapping into the Gulf’s growing appetite for cross-border collaboration
Bloomberg LP’s Lina Abou Diab highlights how policy, investor appetite, and long-term sustainability goals are shaping the region’s fixed income strategies in 2025
The new entity plans to manage approximately $1bn in Shariah-compliant private credit and real estate strategies
Oil revenues remain the largest component of government income in the region, making fiscal positions highly sensitive to global oil price fluctuations
According to reports, a meme coin released earlier this year by the president — $TRUMP — alone has earned an estimated $320m in fees
Nettlestone is among the few firms in the DIFC offering fundraising services tailored to alternative and specialist managers targeting Gulf-based investors
Governments, regulators, fintech innovators, employers and civil society must work together to ensure that no one is left behind, says MyZoi’s CEO
By offering scalable, adaptive tools that cater to all levels of traders, AI trader agents aim to bridge the gap between access and expertise — empowering users to trade smarter, not harder
The number of fund and asset managers at ADGM grew to 119 managing 184 funds in Q1
With a capital base of Dhs30m, the category 1 SCA-licenced firm aims to empower traders with reliable technology and a client-first approach
The MENA deal markets remained resilient despite lack of clarity on two fronts: the impact of monetary policy on cost of capital and the ongoing tariff and trade discussion, said EY
The CRS and FATCA frameworks are part of international efforts to enhance tax transparency and combat global tax evasion
The co-head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes shares the outlook for IPOs and other key investment trends across the region